The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Akwa Ibom sector, has solicited collaboration with the Office of the First Lady to create safer roads in Akwa Ibom with Zero fatalities.
- +FRSC partners Akwa Ibom first lady on safer roads, zero fatalities
Felicia Kalu, Sector Commander of the State, made the appeal during a courtesy visit on Helen Eno Obareki, First Lady-designate.
Felicia Kalu, Sector Commander of the State, made the appeal during a courtesy visit on Helen Eno Obareki, First Lady-designate.
He said, “Actually, the job of the Road Safety is to ensure a Nigeria with Zero fatalities, arising from road traffic crashes.
“Accidents will surely happen, but we are looking forward to a time, when those crashes will not lead to death. And to achieve that, we need to focus on the four E’s, which is Engineering, Enforcement, Education and Emergency care.”
Kalu particularly sought assistance from the first lady to identify areas in need, including Signages, road bumps and other road safety infrastructure.
She also requested collaboration to set up road safety clubs in schools; advocacy in churches , motor parks (early morning cry), as well public enlightenment campaigns in Markets.
Responding, Obareki assured her support to achieve the set targets to create lasting impact on road safety, specifically in the construction of additional zebra crossings at strategic locations across the state to reduce road accidents and improve pedestrian safety.
The first lady, who promised to donate reflective school bags to pupils, as part of efforts to enhance visibility and safety of school children on the roads, however urged officers of the Corps to maintain professionalism, civility and decorum in the course of enforcement and public sensitization.
“Decorum in enforcement is a serious issue. Why are people so terrified once they see you on the roads? Why does your office come with such a reaction from individuals. I think we need a lot of sensitization to change that narrative and public opinion.
“Let us have a civil conversation when we meet you on the road, let us know that you are our friends. I’m ready to partner with you on all the advocacy and sensitizations that you want to carry out.
“The office of the first lady can only be a part of that if you carry us along. So as you’re going to schools to set up Road Safety clubs for students, let us have representation from this office, or the Golden Initiative for All, GIFA”, she added.
